Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary until 31 January 2027
Remuneration: $110,986.00 - $139,187.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26306 - Paediatric Medicine - Advanced Trainee
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you’ll be doing
This position provides a unique stable training opportunity for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics to remain in one department for a 12-month period.
It is a great opportunity to obtain experience in a supervised role that incorporates acute and ambulatory patient care, neonatal special care, the provision of education and clinical research involvement.
The position provides an environment suitable for significant general Paediatric experience managing sick children in a very active metropolitan hospital. This is a single 12-month position that will see the AT work on a roster with two emergency trainees and two paediatric trainees on 3-to-6-month placements. Shifts are 10 hours with 12-hour weekends shifts covering Days, Evening and Nights with responsibilities to the ward, Special Care Nursery Birthing Unit, post-natal Ward and supporting care in the Emergency department. A planned new acute care and ambulatory clinic will provide an opportunity to develop outpatient management skills and meet the college requirement for new outpatient assessment.
The St George Hospital Paediatric team is cohesive and collaborative and provides mentorship and supervision with frequent training and educational opportunities, along with clinical teaching of Phase 2 and 3 medical students from UNSW and junior medical staff. Participation in weekly teaching and learning opportunities including journal club, grand rounds, and scenario-based training are encouraged.
This position is suitable for overseas trained paediatricians who need top up training or peer review. Due to time line for visa application and registration priority will be given to applicants in Australia.
There are 6 staff specialist paediatricians (3.5FTE) as well as an academic staff specialist (0.5FTE) within the department who hold accreditation with the RACP as supervisors for basic and advanced paediatric training. The paediatric department refers to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network for tertiary cases unsuitable for management locally.
Where you will be working
The vision for Southeastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to our community being healthy and well, and providing the best possible compassionate care.
St George Hospital is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital in SESLHD with 627 inpatient beds. It is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leader in trauma and emergency management in NSW. The hospital’s proximity to Sydney airport makes it a vital service, providing first response to the airport precinct.
The hospital is in Kogarah, 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD and a kilometre from Botany Bay. It is well serviced by buses, trains and major roads. The area is well known for its cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, as well as its food and cultural markets which showcase the distinct flavours and traditions of Kogarah's multicultural community.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Career path to demonstrate advanced Paediatric clinical skills development and decision making and commitment to general Paediatric advanced training.
- Previous experience working with children or newborns
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced skills in neonatal and Paediatric resuscitation
- Demonstrated ability to make carefully considered clinical decisions, with ability to work to a higher level of clinical responsibility.
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to work shift work, participate in after-hours overtime, on-call rosters.
The CORE Values which guide patient care in SESLHD are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These define how we aim to work and hopefully inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their careers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, for advice, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team on SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Kylie Yates on Kylie.Yates@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr Adrienne Moline on adrienne.moline@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12, October 2025
